House in Ossian, IA

The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country

The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country

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Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior

Overview of The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country

10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Where you'll be staying

Ossian, IA
  • Popular LocationPrairie Farmer Recreational Trail11 min drive
  • Popular LocationFort Atkinson State Park17 min drive
  • Popular LocationBily Clocks Museum20 min drive
  • AirportWaterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)79 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Guest room

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen bed- main living area

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country

Take the road less traveled and wind down a peaceful mile long gravel driveway to find our fun and relaxing industrial "Shouse!"
The "Shouse" is built next to our main home on 36 acres of quiet country rolling hills near Ossian, Iowa. We are about 20 minutes from Decorah, Iowa. My husband grew up in the main home and it has a lot of family history as his grandfather helped drive the horses and wagons that carried the wood to build it. We built the "Shouse" originally to house our family screen printing business and then to house a small shrimp farming set up. After we got out of both of those the shed sat empty. A couple years ago my husband, Kevin, and I bought a small cabin in Eastman, WI that we rented on VRBO and it was then that we decided the shed should not sit empty but should be loved by others. That is how the "Shouse" came to be.
It features a small kitchen and an industrial bathroom that has a shower with corrugated paneled walls, wood tiles, and a relaxing rain shower head! There are two bedrooms. The first is a smaller bedroom with twin/full bunk beds and a desk to provide space to work if need be. The main bedroom has a queen bed and features lots of natural light from the patio doors.
The most amazing part of this space is the large open room that provides lots of space to unwind and relax with your loved ones! The living space features a large retro modern couch we like to call "Sherbet." The whole family can snuggle up and watch the 65" TV that is on a rotating wall. When you are ready to go lay down, all you have to do is unhook the wall and spin it so that the TV can be seen in the bedroom. The living space also features a small bar height table and stools and there is a queen sized bed if you have extra guests staying.
Outside the kids can have a good time playing on the wooden swing set and with the outdoor farm cats and two dogs.
If you are willing to take the road less traveled you will find a fun, rustic, industrial piece of paradise tucked away in the rolling hills of the driftless area!

Property manager

Kevin and Heidi Bohr
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Please ket us know if you are bringing a pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please keep out of old shed and barn. And if walking, please stay on mowed paths.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Ossian

Located in Ossian, this vacation home is in a rural area. Fort Atkinson State Park and Decorah Bald Eagles reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Decorah Fish Hatchery and Amundsons Clothing. Traveling with kids? Consider Agora, or check out an event or a game at Upper Iowa Speedway. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.

What's nearby

  • Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail - 11 min drive
  • Fort Atkinson State Park - 17 min drive
  • Bily Clocks Museum - 20 min drive
  • St Wenceslaus Catholic Church - 21 min drive
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • PIVO Brewery and Blepta Studios - 12 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 4 min drive
  • Whiskey Grove - 11 min drive
  • The Zipper - 8 min drive
  • The Bar - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country located?

This family-friendly Ossian vacation home is located in a rural location, 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Decorah Fish Hatchery and Bily Clocks Museum. Porter House Museum and St Wenceslaus Catholic Church are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great To Be Back!
Our return stay at the shouse was just as fabulous as the first. This was our 2nd year staying there while we attended the Christmas at Luther College concert. There is so much room to spread out and relax. The large tv is ready to accept your streaming logins and clears them when you leave. The kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans & utinsels for just about whatever you want to cook. The home baked cookies upon our arrival were a welcomed treat! Thank you for the wonderful stay! Dan & Lori
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pheasant hunting
We stayed a few days after the Iowa pheasant opener. Mostly hunted public land. Plenty of bird contacts, but mostly hens. The radiant floor heat was very comfy during those cold days. Plenty roomy and we used the cool spinning TV. Shower and bathroom were plenty warm. Could have used more places to hang towels and place toiletries. Kitchen was well appointed. Plenty of dishes and glasses. Appreciate keeping things sanitary, but the plastic covering over the mattress could have used a cotton mattress cover over the top of the plastic on the mattress. The plastic right under the sheets made for a sweaty sleep. Was nice and quiet, dark and overall comfy. We and the dogs slept well!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shouse
Very comfortable and cozy. A suggestion would be more table lamps by the the bedside for reading.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
We had a nice stay - plenty of room for the family. Owners were really helpful and responsive. Close to Decorah which was our main place to visit. Kitchen well stocked with the things we needed for meals and cooking. Plenty of towels and wash cloths.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful place to stay! Very comfortable and plenty of room. Great location to feel the like you are in the country but a short drive to the surrounding towns. Owners were delightful and provided easy to follow directions. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kevin and Heidi Bohr

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English

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